Organic Shatavari Root (Asparagus racemosus)
Botanical Name: Asparagus racemosus
Certified Organic
Origin: India
Production: Asparagus racemosus is a species of asparagus that is common in Sri Lanka, Nepal, India, and the Himalayas. The plant has an adventitious root system of tuberous roots and about 100 per plant.
Qualities: Shatavari is a highly regarded herb, known in India’s Ayurvedic medicine as the “queen of herbs” and usually linked to women’s health, promoting love and positive emotions, enhanced fertility, and regulation of the menstrual cycle. It is said to restore hormonal balance in women who have fluctuating hormonal levels due to menstruation and menopause, and to alleviate premenstrual and menopausal symptoms. With an estrogenic effect on the female mammary glands and reproductive system, shatavari is believed to boost postpartum health and enhance the production of breast milk in lactating mothers.
Common Use: Shatavari is typically prepared as a tea or in a tincture. I can also be added to smoothies or taken in capsules.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in an airtight container. Refrigeration not required.
Safety: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the CFIA or FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This product has been packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, and other potential allergens.
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What is Organic Shatavari Root? (Asparagus racemosus)
Shatavari, or Asparagus racemosus, is a species of asparagus that is common throughout India. The plant has small, uniform green leaves, tiny white flowers, and numerous tuberous roots. These roots have been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and are considered to have supportive properties for the reproductive system. Shatavari root can be incorporated into herbal formulations, infused as tea, and used to create a liquid extract.
Shatavari is highly regarded as an herb for women’s health and it is the most important herb in Ayurvedic medicine to support fecundity. The name Shatavari is from an Indian word meaning “a woman who has a hundred husbands”. Shatavari is a member of the Liliaceae plant family.
Precautions
No known precautions. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.
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